Who is DiJonai Carrington? WNBA star who smacked Sophie Cunningham, got ejected and blamed 'White privilege' - Fox News
WNBA player DiJonai Carrington is facing backlash after a physical foul against Sophie Cunningham and subsequent social media comments regarding 'White privilege.' The article details her background and history of controversial public behavior.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked a broader debate about sportsmanship, race, and the role of social media in professional athletes' public personas.
DiJonai Carrington found a way to make it all about her on Saturday. A routine fast-break layup transformed into the latest flashpoint in the WNBA's national culture war after the Chicago Sky star was ejected after delivering a vicious strike to the head and neck of Indiana Fever sensation Sophie Cunningham. Carrington then went on social media to pour gasoline on the fallout of the foul with her now-infamous "White privilege," remark after her punishment. Carrington already appears to be looking forward to her next chance to sap of that attention, as she gleefully posted the date of the Sky's rematch against the Fever on Aug. 23. WNBA FACES DISCIPLINE DILEMMA AFTER CARRINGTON'S 'WHITE PRIVILEGE' POST TARGETING INDIANA FEVER And while this latest stunt has become a national headline, it's hardly the first time Carrington has leveraged the Fever to make herself the center of attention.
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